
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Mechatronics Engineering, handling subjects such as Machine Vision, Machine Learning, Microcontrollers, Robot Operating System (ROS), C Programming, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and Data Structures & Algorithms. Guides B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. students in their academic projects, research activities, seminars, and thesis work. Encourages practical learning, group discussions, and hands-on demonstrations to enhance students’ understanding of engineering concepts and emerging technologies. Conducts research in the field of Computer Vision and related interdisciplinary domains, and continuously updates knowledge by attending workshops, faculty development programs, conferences, and technical seminars at national and international levels.
Actively contributes to research activities involving artificial intelligence, robotics, image processing, and automation technologies. Serves as IET Coordinator and Placement Coordinator, actively participating in departmental and institutional academic activities. Supports students in career guidance, placement preparation, technical competitions, and professional development activities. Acts as a mentor and teacher guardian to undergraduate students, providing guidance both inside and outside the classroom environment.
Guides undergraduate and postgraduate students in mini projects, research projects, paper presentations. Actively involved in curriculum-related activities such as setting question papers, conducting practical and theory examinations, and evaluating student performance. Encourages innovation, collaborative learning, and research-oriented thinking among students to prepare them for academic and industry challenges.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality | VII |
| Microcontroller Based System Design | IV |
| Robot Operating System | V |
| Problem Solving Using Computers | I |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | III |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Computer Vision | National Institute of Technology, Karnataka | 2018 |
| MTech | Digital Electronics and Communication | NMAMIT Nitte | 2012 |
| BE | Electronics and Communication | NMAMIT Nitte | 2006 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Associate Professor | July 2021 - Till Date |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | July 2019 - June 2021 |
| SMVITM, Bantakal | Associate Professor | May 2018 - June 2019 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Suratkal | Research Scholar | July 2014 - April 2018 |
| SDM Institute of Technology, Ujire | Assistant Professor | July 2007 - June 2014 |